Animals that rely exclusively on parthenogenesis to reproduce, like the flowerpot snake, are called obligate parthenogens, ...

While there are plenty of weird animals in nature, some of the strangest organisms can only be seen under a microscope. Here ...

Researchers say the groundbreaking technology could be used to help women whose husbands are infertile but who do not want to use donor ... triggered a form of asexual reproduction called ...

I first came across Hovey’s book while researching the history of new varieties of plants and animals ... be reproduced identically through asexual reproduction by grafting scions onto root ...

Reproduction in animals varies from species to species ... There are a surprisingly large number of asexual animals that ...

Some animals lost their eyes over time. Others never had them at all. For these creatures, not being able to see isn’t a weakness– it’s just how they’ve adapted.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed a bill making Washington the 12th state in the country to restrict the use of animals in traveling circuses, exhibits and other shows. Senate Bill 5065 was ...

"It’s a significant step towards meeting the agency’s commitment to replace the use of animals – which PETA has worked hard to promote. All animal use, including failed vaccine and other ...

Hurst argues that the prevalence of maladaptive genes in Homo sapiens can be traced to the fact that from one generation to the next, human genomes mutate more than most animals, but compared to ...

This high-stakes strategy is surprisingly effective. Let’s take a closer look at how autotomy works, the animals that use it, and why this incredible adaptation could mean the difference between ...